Provide the final edit for Canberra Playbook (AM + PM)
Shape the editorial voice, structure and daily priorities
Coordinate a small team of reporters and writers to prevent blind spots and duplication
Work closely with global POLITICO teams to integrate international coverage, and coherence with other Playbooks
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Posting date:
2026-05-29 Title:
Canberra Playbook Editor
Requirements
Someone who can improve copy quickly and decisively
Someone with news judgement who understand how that news fits into a product framework
Comfortable operating in a startup-style environment with limited resources
Able to push reporters to be better without slowing them down
Deep interest in politics and policy
Experience with newsletters, live formats, and/or audio is a plus
Additional Information
Job Description:
This role is based in Canberra, Australia.
"Playbooks" are POLITICO's signature products. We're seeking a hands-on editor responsible for overseeing Canberra Playbook workflows.
As the traffic controller of a small, high intensity team, your goal is to ensure multiple Playbook products worth opening are delivered on-time and to POLITICO's high standards.
You will be part of a global network of more than 100 editors and your efforts will help define POLITICO's presence in Australia, so that we become required reading across Parliament House, embassies and boardrooms.
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